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[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ara.armagedon:
Camera will break if you try to unlock, rooting and installing Xperia roms however are fine

Also I am really mad about the camera quality...

You should also know that you won't be having a lot of choices in rom and mode department, if you come from HTC (like me) you will feel a giant hole in Z1 threads...

Speaker is not going to be pleasing in anyway but you should know that this is a waterproof phone, so shouldn't be having high expectations, and finally I don't use cases and this phone really doesn't need one so no worries there

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But for some reason I like the Z1 better than the One
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funky0308:
Hi mate

1. We have, for now, just a few custom ROMs, based on CM (PAC) or based on stock which is better solution for now - because we still have camera problem when we unlock bootloader.

And, yes, if you want custom ROM based on CM or anything else except stock you have to unlock bootloader because you have to flash custom kernel and it's possible to flash kernels only when you unlock bootloader.

2. Yes, camera will broke if you unlock bootloader, for now.

But, as you could see, few guys claims that have informations that Sony is already working on it.

Also, what's important is to backup TA numbers before you unlock bootloader.

On custom ROM you can't use X-Reality and you'll lost any chance to get it back even when you go nack to stock - if you haven't backup TA.

You have great tutorials for that.

3. Speaker is good enough.

You have MODs and you don't have to unlock bootloader to flash that MOD.

But headphones that you get with your phone are great - sound is deep and the base is strong and clear.

If you are using professional headphones you'll get even better sound.

4 Absolutely agree with that statement.

Z1 is beautiful device and it would be shame to put "condom" over it.

I bought front and back screen protectors (follies) and just ordered rubber frame for it.

You can buy rubber or metal frame that looks awesome and protect device but your device isn't covered with case and it's perfectly visible.

I would definitely recommed Z1.

I had few Xperia devices (I still have them) and I can say Z1 is the best device I ever had.

Elegant, fast and beautiful.

And....as we are on 4.2.2 and are very, very satisfied, you can just imagine how happy we will be when we get Kitkat for it ;)

Sent from my Z1
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dlads:
Also coming from the HTC One to the Z1 and this is my first Sony, it seemed like the logical choice and it's certainly the best phone for me at the moment anyway, it beats the competition in my eyes.

As for my reaction to the Z1 and it's performance, well i couldn't be happier, i'm not knocking the One, i think it's a fantastic phone and I would still recommend it to anyone.

I'm running a custom rom on my Z1 at the moment, Monx rom and it's superb, i've got CRT off animation and various tweaks by using xposed mod, i'm also running the google launcher from the Nexus 5 and all in all it's a great combination.

Audio, screen, camera, build quality, battery life, functionality and performance are all top notch, well worth the upgrade.

The bootloader isn't an issue as you can still flash custom rom's.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dawen:
I wasn't very happy with my xperia x10 because of the updates, so I decided to give sony one more try, I come from HTC One to Z1 (Bell C6906), all I can say is very disappointed, the phone is heavy and more bulkier for a 5" screen hard to operate with one hand, speaker is lousy even compared to my old S3, camera is okay but not what it seems to be 20mp, the whites on website is yellowish even with brightness to high compare to the htc with auto brightness (but I don't have the yellow tint on the device) viewing angles are bad I just tilt the phone 10 degress and the color is washed out, I have to look at the device straight on, I keep my htc one any day over the z1, waterproof is just another gimmick, the phone software/hardware is buggy, it reboots randomly and I was on my 2 DOA replacement, finally sold the Z1 I hope sony can learn from their mistakes and make a better device on their next flagship but for now im staying away from their device because all those problems
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dawen:
In real life everyday use you don't notice a huge difference between snapdragon 800 to 600 speed unless you are a benchmark freak, The HTC One doesn't washed out compared to the S3, you can notice the display on the HTC one a lot whiter and more sharper than the S3, I still have both devices maybe u are a defective One? I have tried the camera in 20mp manual mode play around w the ISO and EV setting I still think its not a 20mp camera phone more of a 13, i was able to test the g2 is felt nicely in a single hand use but is the power and volume key in the back is just not so good, I wish I could try the Z1 device here in Canada I went to many shops they don't even have a demo display if they did I would've tested it before I commited buy. As you can read in the forum not everyone z1 device is waterproof when its submerged in water and why a company dont cover water damage on their warranty, if a device is certified waterproof why not warranty it, I'm not saying Z1 is a bad device but the viewing angle is just deal breaker for me since my phone mostly on a table at work I don't always hold the device dead on
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Forever_n00b:
I'm personally using a One and bought my wife a Z1. The Z1 is pretty snappy but the screen viewing angles (while sharing video with someone) and sound is a disappointment compared to the One. The water proofing is top notch (tested thoroughly because of the 6 month accidental damage warranty). Anyone invested in the HTC Sense experience will face a few issues initially especially with migrating from the excellent contacts/ phone application in Sense phones. My wife is now using a purchased app to manage her contacts, ex-dialer or something. Z1's running stock rooted with Xposed.

And like others have already pointed out, ROM dev is pretty scarce on the Z1.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dlads:
Try the 4.4 launcher and other apps on the z1, simply brilliant.

The OK Google voice activation is quality, works perfect an i've even got a scouse accent. :)
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zafar7777:
Cool Can U Give Me Link To Those Apps From Where You've Downloaded ! :)
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dlads:
Here you go

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2506595
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zafar7777:
Thanks Btw Another Question That Ok Google Thing (Whatever We Call) Can i Run This In My Another Cell ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ybalsara1:
when I type *#0011# we cant access full menu. How do I fix that. Press menu and back does nothing. Any suggestions. Im on MG1 for rogers
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Misterjunky:
re: secret codes

Give these a try! (they do work!)

Good luck!

Samsung Galaxy S4 Secret Codes

1- *#0*# - Testing mode

2- *#06# - Show the IMEI number of your phone

3- *2767*4387264636# - show the product code

4- *#32489# - Service mode

5- *#0011# - Service Menu

6- *#0228# - Battery status (ADC, RSSI reading)

7- # 7353 # - Quick test menu)

Software,Hardware and Network Secret Codes

1- *#*#3264#*#* - Show RAM version

2- * #1234# - Check software version of phone.

3- *#12580*369# - Check the software and hardware information.

4- *#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* - Opens a file twice network

5- *#0011# - Service mode: signal status

6- *#*#1575#*#* - Service mode: GPS test

7- *#*#232338#*#* - Show MAC address of WiFi

8- *#*#232331#*#* - Bluetooth test

9- *#*#232337#*# - Show Bluetooth device address

10- *#3214789650# - Enter AngryGPS configuration

11- *#*#8255#*#* - Gtalk service monitor galaxy s

12- *#*#1472365#*#* - GPS test plus

Camera, Touch and Disply Secret Codes

1- *#*#34971539#*#* - Camera firmware info and update.

2- # 34971539 # - Camera Firmware Standard

3- # 7412365 # - Camera Firmware Standard, phone / CAM FW Ver Check​

4- # 2663 # - TSP / Touch key / SensorHub Firmware version

5- *#*#2663#*#* - Touch screen firmware version and update

Samsung Galaxy S4 Reset Codes

1- *#7780# - Factory Data Reset

2- *2767*3855# - Factory Format WARNING! IT WILL REMOVE ALL OF YOUR DATA WITHOUT ANY CONFIRMATION, SO BE CAREFUL WITH THIS CODE!

3- *#*#7780#*#* -Factory data soft master Reset

4- *2767*2878# - Current firmware with factory default settings
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Braxton355:
I was wondering if this was the HTC one international section of xda? And I also have the att version of the HTC one and was wondering if I could flash the international Roms/recoveries, with 0 problems. If so please tell me without being mean. I'm coming from an s4 and I'm just a little confused. Because I never had to flash roms from other carriers than att. Thanks for any help.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grod46:
Yes you can use international roms in an at&t HTC One, i have a 64 Gb at&t HTC One running full GPe Software
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Braxton355:
What about recoveries? Do they work as well?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grod46:
As far as i know they do, i myself use twrp

http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/164
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guich:
Yeah, you can use the twrp of the One (i advice the 2.6.3.3) and some roms are compatible, for example the ViperOne is compatible is the best rom (for me) on xda :)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Braxton355:
I had twrp on my S4 2.6.3.0 I believe, I've used it for a while and I enjoy it. Thank you guys for the help. And I agree viper is a great Rom I ran it on my one x when I had it. Like I said thanks guys! I'm not new to rooting I'm just new to this whole att phone using foreign phone firmware! I just thought I'd ask before jumping right in! Thanks again (:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elementaldragon:
Has anyone else noticed a delay in audio played over bluetooth? Trying to figure out if it's something software related, or if it's just UConnect in my Dart. Not that it really matters all that much, since the only thing i really ever use bluetooth for is phone calls... but occasionally if i'm sitting in the car waiting for something, like food, i'll watch a video. But if i play the audio over bluetooth, it's delayed by a second or two.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] familyhousing:
Actually, I've noticed the opposite. The delay is much shorter than I experienced on other handsets (most recently HTC One X), making video almost watchable with sound via A2DP.

There is always an element of buffering with Bluetooth audio, perhaps different devices combined with different bit rates affect the length of the buffer?

What I find annoying is the the controls on my Bluetooth headset do not work while the Nexus screen is off.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bekyndnunwind:
Strange, the controls on my bluetooth car stereo work with the Nexus screen off just fine. I also notice a much shorter delay than the Galaxy Nexus had...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trobbs:
Does anyone have a screen dimming app that totally works? I tried several on my n5 with root, and the navigation bar (home, window, back) on the bottom is never dimmed. It's really annoying; this worked on my S4.

I was on ART, switched back to dalvik. this didn't fix it. Also tried sveral DPI's with no results.

Does anyone know an app that's working?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trobbs:
just wanted to follow up, perhaps this can help someone else. I have tremendous success with this kernel module: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2514765
[Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Development] Vicky khan:
Hello! I have a galaxy y duos .i installed a custom rom gingercellyb but I want to instal a stock rom now .... I have downloaded two roms from sammobile.com but when I try to flash odin fails........it has only one file pda? Wht should I do plz help.me???:screwy::what::thumbup::confused::confused:
[Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Development] parkourkarthik:
Use splitFUS tool to split the pda into 3 files that u require :)

Hit thanks rather than typing it ;) now Free
[Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Development] Himan Boro:
Download S6102DDL4 Stock Firmware..it has PDA+CSC+MODEM.....all the files which You Need For Flashing Stock Rom..

...........
[Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Development] Vicky khan:
Sir I dont know much about splitfus but I tried once and I cant open the rom.....in it.....can u tell me method how to split.....
[Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Development] Vicky khan:
From whr can I download s6102ddl4 rom.....sorry I m new to android ..plz give me link
[Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Development] Himan Boro:
Now adays all stock rom zip file consists only Pda file which doesnot worls on Flashing...yaaak hate that Thing Very much...

google it...

www.google.com/url?q=http://android...UQFjAJ&usg=AFQjCNF_1Y6rUXfNffl-jonk1V_RjAszMQ
[Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Development] Vicky khan:
Can u tell me the method of spllitting pda file
[Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Development] Avi0810:
Use nandroid Backup!!!

Bro if you have the nandroid backup then use that....

Just go to Recovery Mode. Flash through CWM and Restore the backup... You will get the stock rom back. Only Kernel should be restored using the boot.img backup created when flashing Kernel via KernelFlasherV2-U....

Source:- I did the same thing to get back Stock ROM...

Why go to difficult method when you can do it easily... LOL... :p :p :p

Press Thanks if this helped you....
[Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Development] mr.India:
You don't need to split anything - use latest Odin, it supports one file flashing...
[Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Development] Himan Boro:
Bro Which Is The Latest Version....I M still using 3.x
[Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Development] mr.India:
I am using Odin v3.07 and it supports flashing from 1 file, without splitting it in 3 files... :good:
[Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Development] Himan Boro:
Thankx A Lot..I Dint Know That..New Odins Supports One File flasghing.its great ......
[Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Development] Vicky khan:
R u sure it ll work....
[Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Development] Vicky khan:
I have used odin 1.85, 1.87, 3.04 but nothing the odin fails ...... Ok I ll try on odin 3.07 ..... r u sure it will work for my sgy duos........ I have installed all the drivers required....
[Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Development] Vicky khan:
Thread closed
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2trainz:
One issue i've noticed about my Note 3 is that where i would normally have great wifi connection with my old S3 (in my own living room) my note 3 would give me a notification saying the "Wi-FI connection is unstable". Even in my room sometimes i would have a perfect WiFi connection and other times i have a wifi connection but it is too "unstable" to use. On top of that i've noticed my internet speed on my Note 3 is significantly slower than my S3, and i know it isn't my wifi connection because my laptop runs the same speed as it always has. I was wonder if anyone could help me out here. Is it a hardware or software problem?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mad383Max:
I get this every once in a while when I am at the fringe of the WiFi range or where there are an excessive amount of WiFi overlapping. The WiFi strength on this is much better than any other phone I have had as I can actually go into certain areas of work now and still connect. These areas are pretty much a large metal lined box so wasn't expecting to connect as my note 2 doesn't, an iPhone 5 & 5s will not connect in there either.

I just turned off the automatic switching between WiFi and mobile and no longer get the message.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2trainz:
I tried turning off that setting and this problem still occurs. Is that a hardware or software problem? Have i maybe received a defective Note 3?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] opasha:
wipe your cache partition. you don't lose any data or important info or apps. some reported this helped them. http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-9049#cache_partition
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] chrisngrod:
NFC Compatible UPDATE at Bottom

[YOUTUBE]K5sQ6COfwlM[/YOUTUBE]

This QI receiver pad works much better than the first one I tested. It's ability to work with the LG WCP-700 is a huge perk. The pad looks wider, it fits better, works with more pads, works through most cases with no issues etc.

Out of the two I've used so far, this one is better in every way... So far...

By request... This is the auction I purchased it from.

Buy it now link:

http://goo.gl/37o5jR

EDIT:

Added this video. It should cover the thickness, couple of cases, Google Orb charger, charge rates, and NFC usage.

[YOUTUBE]rfGeL4Gfw-w[/YOUTUBE]

EDIT

(4/27/2014):

NFC Receiver UPDATE

Well I got really busy after I purchased a third receiver and didn't publish any information until now. Why did I purchase a third receiver? Well it was because of NFC. The second receiver is still the best with charging, but this one is a close second. I could not get NFC to work with the second receiver. This one will work through most cases.

[YOUTUBE]AKsDsMe4NPU[/YOUTUBE]

eBay Link: I'm posting search results. Just match up the model with the one in the video. It's easier this way in case some of the auctions end.

http://goo.gl/crTI3R
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mehdi_s82:
Thanks for the video. Can you post the ebay link?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] babyshanks:
Thanks for the video. I'm holding off till I see the video with the cases on. I'm too clumsy for this baby to go naked.

Also, have you experienced any issues with NFC using this one?

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He's got the link in the youtube about section.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] chrisngrod:
I don't personally use NFC a lot, but yes there are big issues with the NFC. I'll do a follow up video showing it being used with two cases and attempting to beam to another phone.

Buy it now link:

http://goo.gl/37o5jR
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mehdi_s82:
Does this add buldge to the original back cover? Or from outside it looks as before and stays flat on surface?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] redrover69:
So what charging pad do you use with the receiver module?

How long does it take to charge the battery when placed on the pad?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
The receiver is made by yijieneng.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] juchima:
Does this charging system fully charge a Note 3? Another thread mentioned wireless charging systems don't charge to 100%.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Kawaisa:
which thread?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] juchima:
This thread > link

And please also let me clarify that the thread mentioned that some wireless charging systems are not able to charge certain devices to 100%. Sorry for not being clear.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
There is a difference between a power pack and a desktop charger.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] juchima:
OK, thanks for clarifying!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] galaxy808:
awesome video, I was looking at that receiver as well, have had good experience with that brand yipin or yieneng on m s4.

the biggest quest for me is does it bulge? the s4 there was a spot where the chips would fit in the notch for the microsd, but I dont see a notch on the note 3 so I wonder if they designed it to fit in some kind of recessed area?

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] vandals01:
See the 3 pins where you connect the wireless receiver:

Top one is +5v.

Second one is Ground.

Thrid one is for S-View Cover (+) - (in case you wonder that the heck is that for)

In the event that you have a S-view Cover, you just have to use second as a common ground between the receiver and the S cover.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
This receiver is pretty thin in everyway, as with all receiver, you will get the bulge, but you will not really notice it, would you rather have a receiver that has no bulge that does not work well or a receiver that has a slight bulge and does what you expect.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] yessirrom:
Can you still fit a case on with this installed? I have a hard case sedio with a kick stand and do not want to give it up.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] chrisngrod:
[YOUTUBE]rfGeL4Gfw-w[/YOUTUBE]

Added this video. It should cover the thickness, couple of cases, Google Orb charger, charge rates, and NFC usage.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] damitch300:
Can you explaine your last item?

I got an s view cover and want the Qi receiver.

How to make them work togheter?

I also have an qi wireless back cover from samsung but i think it makes the phone to thick.

I use the original cover at home. And when im at sail the s view.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] bubblesmoney:
you can enable s view functions as explained in my video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqzDf-CDLT8 i bought the cheapest case and receiver and works fine.

am using the same in my car with my qi enabled car charger holder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTNAPp2UkkI

have a newer one with NFC pins but not had time to do a video, will try to do one later tonight, think it should be the thinnest till date and charges fine at home.

getting the official one in a few days too and will review it when i get it. ordered a second official one from clove uk. my original order for the official one made in early october from mobilefun hit the wall from the scamsters at mobilefun. was repeatedly getting emails saying delivery delayed and whether i will accept alternate product (please note no mention of refund in any email), then a week or so ago saw on their website that it was in stock but still didnt get delivery and got another email saying further delays and saw on website that it was sold out!!!. so sent them email to send it or give refund after cancelling order. they replied with email saying order cancelled and that was nearly 2 weeks ago and yet to get refund. so have raised a claim at paypal and those scumbags havent yet responded to paypal claim and 8 days now since i have escalated this to a claim at paypal and mobilefun havent yet bothered to reply to my paypal claim. if dont get my refund will escalate it to fraud complaint with my credit card issuer against mobilefun. paid via credit card via paypal to mobilefun website in early october. just mentioning this here so that other people dont get scammed like i have been at mobilefun.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] DutchDogg54:
Thanks for your videos. I love wireless charging but on the note 3 it's been a bittersweet scenario...got the oem samsung charging back but there are no cases that fit that (at least that I've found) so I'm stuck choosing between a case and wireless at the moment. Your thread has given me some hope though about the possibility of using the original back with an insert that actually works and still be able to fit a case.

One question - does the phone with insert in & case on "rock" when it's on a flat surface? For example, when you have it flat on a desk/table/etc and you hit the home button on the note - does it "rock" toward you and then back after lifting your finger? This is so annoying to me and I wake the device with the home key a lot at work...it'd probably be a deal-breaker for me, but if you can share your insight I might avoid another bit of money wasted.

Thanks!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sjandro16:
Why don't any of the AOSP roms have the 4.4 KitKat dialer icon? They still have the 4.3 jelly bean.

If anyone has some sort of an answer I'd love to hear it.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dirk:
Because the Nexus 5 ROM is different from AOSP. It's the 'Google Experience' version of Android!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sjandro16:
So aosp is stuck looking like jelly bean?